Arsenal Rumours Archive April 10 2012

 

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10 Apr 2012 22:30:56
Great to see Conor Henderson back for the reserves tonight after his terrible injury. Another kid with a big future.

Smudge

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Hes a decent player but i dont think he will make the first team at arsenal tbh, a bit like lansbury, both talented but their futures are not at arsenal imo.

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10 Apr 2012 22:26:19
{Ed022's note - brand new player profile on Junior Hoilett of Blackburn Rovers, linked with Arsenal in recent times. He's available on a free in the summer so could perhaps be a good buy! www.player-profiles.co.uk - thanks all.}

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Dont rate him at all.

A GOONER

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Can you do one for Andriy Yarmolenko?

Sydney Gooner

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10 Apr 2012 22:21:21
Apparently, Squid is gonna start at Molineux, perhaps a chance for him to get a stay of execution for next season?

Yeah I'm only screwing with you....for the second part, apparently he is set to start.

D

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No, you read it wrong, wenger said squid and park are back in the "SQUAD".

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Article I read said he's set to start mate.

D

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Not the end of the world. Vermaelen makes most look good

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Wenger stated on arsenal player that djourou will start

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10 Apr 2012 17:57:43
''Ed, just wondering what the situation with Mario Gotze is currently? Seems to have gone a bit quiet recently and don't know how realistic the transfer is but just the other week he appeared to be saying how a move to Arsenal was appealing and the emirates or Madrid was his preferred destination. Would be a fantastic signing if it happened.

Ben

Arsenal are after 3 - 4 players in the summer with similar amounts going the other way. Squillaci, Arshavin, Denilson & Chamakh all being sold, with a few of the youngsters going out on loan.

After countless bogus stories in the press I believe the players coming in will be; Podolski (Wenger was quoted recently saying "The deal is not done." So that's pretty much guarenteed. Also I think after recent compliments Arsene directed to Hatem Ben-Arfa saying he is technically one of the most gifted France has ever produced. Yann M'Villa will also be joining us as long as everything goes to plan. Interest in Marvin Martin is certain the be renewed although he said his dream club is PSG a move to Arsenal seems pretty likely. And lastly Vertongen should be tied up before the end of the season.

Ben.''

Both of these posts are not legit. They are not from me. It's an imposter. Sad chap. Eds you can check the IP Adress and the ''codeword'' i always use to prove its not actually me.

Ben (REAL ONE) {Ed002's Note - I note that the secret word is here and this is you. I apologise as it was me that let at least one of these through.}

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Cheers Ed no probs mate.

Ben

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My name is also Ben, am I not allowed to sign my posts with my name!? {Ed027's Note - no because that sign off is taken

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^^Shut up you tit. Everyone knows what you were trying to do.

Ben

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Tit, really? I came on here to post about who I think will join the club. Any problem with that. There is no need to get aggressive over a misunderstanding.

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I also finished mine with a "." I didn't realise only one person can use the sign off "Ben" genuine apologies for that. There where no intentions to imitate another persons posts. {Ed002's Note - Don't take it personally Ben. Perhaps yopu could be Ben X (like Malcolm X).}

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Cheers Ed, Sure thing.

Ben X.

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Mate i think you're BSing on an astronomical level. Why would you suddenly post for the first time about Goetze with no introduction at all, knowing ive had many arguments with people about Goetze signing and you wanted to stir things up. Surely if you're so itk you'd know what was happening with Goetze anyway? Pull the other one mate it has bells on.

Ben

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I didn't post about Gotze. I clearly stated I signed mine of with a "." The Gotze post has nothing to do with me.

Ben X.

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Ben the Original,

Stop being a douche bag, grow a pair of Balls and stop acting like a spoilt kid!

How do you know that the poor guy is taking the pee and pretending to be you?
Are you the only person to visit this called Ben? NO you are not so give it a rest as you will deter people from this site!

Peace

Deano

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This has happened before - people properly immitating me so i have every reason to be angry 'Deano'

Ben

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Well said deano.


Deano

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^Oh god that made me laugh

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I wish I was that important...
Smudge X (just in case)

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I think ben arfa will come to arsenal,he has been watched by arsenal since he was a kid .he went to newcastle to prove that he was as good if not better then samir nasri,who by going to city has opened the door for hatem!

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Ben. Stop flattering yourself, when your sign off is a common first name it doesn't take a genius to realise someone else may also do the same.

W12Gooner

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Like you are the only one Ben here

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10 Apr 2012 16:15:49
Ed, just wondering what the situation with Mario Gotze is currently? Seems to have gone a bit quiet recently and don't know how realistic the transfer is but just the other week he appeared to be saying how a move to Arsenal was appealing and the emirates or Madrid was his preferred destination. Would be a fantastic signing if it happened.

Ben {Ed002's Note - As I said on numerous occasions there was no chance he would be joining Arsenal this summer. He has now signed a contract extension.}

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10 Apr 2012 15:55:38
From an American standpoint, I want no part of Dempsey coming here, so at 29 he can sit the bench and play second fiddle. That's a disservice to a him at his peak, and it regresses American soccer big time.

What we are doing to Park is disgraceful, should have sold him in Jan so the guy could progress his career. With Walcott, RVP and Poldi ahead of him, let Dempsey go somewhere where he will see minutes.

Wherever he goes, it should be as a starter, he deserves as much.

US Gooner

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You could have said that about Arteta, but he has now developed even further when people thought he was washed up. Dempsey could be the same this could be the next step to take him to the next stage of his career and allow him to propel on a bigger stage. say he came and absolutly destroyed the champions league, people would then take him as world class and he would give a massive boost to american soccer. But you are right it is a risk, all he has to ask is it a risk worth taking?
dan

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But If Wilshere Was Fit Do You Really Think He Would Have Been Given The Chance To Impress

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Out of curiosity, where would you want him to go then if he wants champions league football??

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Us arsenal, arsenal comes before any country. Period!

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1. Go to juventus, no real opportunity in England in top four club other than Spuds, please not there

2. Saying arsenal first is easy when you are from England, when one superstar regresses you have another one waiting in the wings

We dont have that luxury, excuse me of wanting to actually compete in a world cup one day

US Gooner

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Dempsey is a selfish player and does well at Fulham because they literally have no other goalscorers.

Not fit for Arsenal. Could see him at Liverpool, but then who would want to join a club below them in the table?

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What is this "soccer" you speak of? Its football mate always has been and always will be.

Sydney Gooner

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US Gooner, Solskjaer had an amazing career at United player only 15 odd games a season, but being involved in many cup finals and championships. Dempsey deserves to play for one of the big teams and be involved in winning competitions instead of being 'player of the year' every season at a mid-table team.... this would also benefit US Football as bigger exposure due to the high profile games and less football means longer international career

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Excuse me if im wrong, but I thought the USA team competed at the last World cup. They looked better than us atleast (England).

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10 Apr 2012 15:49:09
I saw wolves play stoke the other day and was very impressed by there 2 wingers kieghtly and jarvis who completely overan the stoke fullbacks.It will be very interesting to see how santos copes.

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10 Apr 2012 15:40:54
Why Do People Think We Only Need Two First Team Players We Need To Be Able To Fight In All Four Competitions We Will Be In Next Season.We Can't Continue With Players like Jd Or Chamack That When We See Them On The Team Sheet just Annoy Us.

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We've got a lot of young players who will be a lot stronger next year.... we've also had a whole season without wilshere so he is (and i hate to use this phrase) like a new signing.... if our squad next year was

szczesny - butland - shea
gibbs - santos
sagna - jenkinson
vermaelen - koscielny - mertesacker - djourou - bartley - miquel
song - mvila - coquelin - frimpong
wilshere - ramsey - arteta - rosicky - lansbury
gervinho - chamberlain - walcott - miyauchi
v.persie - podolski - campbell - afobe

that is a big and well balanced squad... lots of variety in attack and strength in depth along the backline... IF we were to sign someone else along with podolski and mvila and a gk the only position i'd strengthen is midfield, and it would be with a youngster like kovacic or similar, to come in here and there, much like chamberlain has done this year (and we will see a lot more of him next year).

a point to be made is that since xmas we are i think only a couple of points off of man utd and ahead of city on form ... the first month of the season was a complete write off anyway, and that will not happen this time round. if we'd beaten liverpool and blackburn in the first month as we should have, we'd be six points better off.

AG

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Numbers Are Great But Questionable Quality.

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Why do you type each word with an uppercase ? It certainly doesn't aid readability.

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Ohh Yes It Does ;)

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10 Apr 2012 14:45:35
marko marin may leave germany for england to join arsenal {Ed002's Note - Arsenal, AC Milan, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Napoli, Juventus and Roma have all shown an interest in Marko Marin in the past. Perhaps Italy is the most likely destination, and I understand his preferred destination.}

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No point in getting him.Gerv,Walcott,AoC etc.
We are getting Podolski and we have ryo and other young players coming through.
It would make more sense to get junior Hoilett on a free especially as he as EPL experience.
1732

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U understanding will not mean anything it will depend on which team is most serious


Real-goon

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10 Apr 2012 14:30:53
Eds...Just wondering what the chances are of us keeping Yossi? It seems like Chelsea have no interest in him, and I know he's not world class but I feel he's been a great addition to the squad and has led by example with the effort he puts in and has shown his experience. Any idea if he'll stay? {Ed002's Note - I think there is a chance.}

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Please no he should not be our regular or in our team!! His OK we Dnt want OK players! Addition wise his done not much just the odd tackles

Real-goon

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10 Apr 2012 14:22:09
Anybody else think that a bid for Dries Mertens should be made?
Quality player, would set the Premier League alight i think.
If you haven't seen him, get on youtube and watch some vids, very impressive.
Nick.

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Wow this guy looks great, shame he only moved to PSV in the summer though, doubt they'd be willing to sell him just yet.

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Ive been raving about this guy for ages, great touch, pace and can finish, would be a quality addition imo

N. Wales gunner {Ed002's Note - If he moves I suspect it may well be to Germany.}

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10 Apr 2012 14:08:41
From my source.
Lukas Podolski and Jan Vertonghen have both agreed personal terms and have had bids accepted from the clubs. Podolski will join on a four year contract worth
£95, 000 per week for a fee of £11 million. Jan Vertonghen will join also on a four year deal on £85, 000 per week for a fee of £12 million. Both deals will be finalized and announced on July 1st the opening of the summer transfer window. As my source understands it these will be the only two signings unless we sell players or deals for Theo Walcott and Robin Van Persie cant be reached.
89'gooner

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Tbh mate, that post makes the most sense of any other I have read. I would love to see M'Vila added, but if were really honest (and knowing how Wenger deals) we should be grateful for those 2. I think if they are the only 2 players added, and we manage to convince RVP and Theo to stay, we will take this years momentum and challenge next year. Fingers crossed eh

Coity Gooner

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Makes complete sense. Only if RVP, Song, Fabianski or Walcott decide to depart will we sign more first team squad players.

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We will have 3 i believe ! but yeh it wont stop their ;)... a midfielder also coming in ;)

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Sounds great champ, but how realiable is this source of yours?
Nick.

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I'd have to disagree with this. The minimalism of signings might make it sound reliable, but here is the thing, Arsenal are selling 4 strikers this summer (RVP not included) so to only replace them with 1 is plain stupidity and will backfire. So I definitely KNOW as a fact another striker will be brought in. Plus I can see M'Vila brought in too.

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Just an idea, but maybe we won't buy another striker. What if we buy Mr podolski and vertonghen. A midfielder and renew some contracts. Joel Campbell, Wellington, vela, maybe bentdner. Miyachi, chuks, rather have frimpong than mvilla(like the idea of an English dm). And if we got money spare bank it. I feel with those few signings, luck with injuries, and a solid pre season, oh and a bit of luck with the euros and Olympics, we could be great. Ah don't forget of course jack and diaby. Oh and a keeper. Anyway great site, pukka banter.

Gonnerdazza

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This sounds pretty reasonable, but I thought RVP was waiting to sign to see if enough talent was brought in. Are two people enough to make him stay? If not, and Wenger knows this, he'd be opening the door w/o much of a fight. If that's the case, another striker would certaily be needed and AW might as well sell him early to avoid any long, drawn out, Ces-like situation.

Ypsigooner

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Your "source" changes his mind a lot.

G95

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Fair point, and I'm just throwing ideas out, but who really knows what van Persie is waiting for. Maybe he has seen enough with a full squad, were the form team along with man u. Wenger neverbows to pressure, he saw his errors in his handling of the last transferwindow. ( although I do like the fact that people still think arteta was a panic buy lol) quality rather than quantity is how Wenger said it himself. Anyway, just sounding out a diff opinion, good to see other ppls too. I however would like 3-4 players in, but thats just me.
Goonerdazza

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"As my source understands it these will be the only two signings unless we sell players"

Ok, so we'll be selling a lot of players (personal opinion). So going by what your source said, we'll be adding more players than this.

ibster

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Ibster dont try to act smart use your common sense. when my source sayssell players he means sell key players. If we sell Squillaci were not exactly going to splash the cash to replace him, the only reason we would sell him is to get him off the wage bill. To the guy who says we are going to sell 4 strikers your wrong. We might sell Chamakh and Bendtner but we still have RVP, Podolski, Park, Vela, Campbell and Wellington Silva.
Nick my source is a European football jouranlist.
89'gooner

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11 Apr 2012 14:26:50
i thought holtby and mathias suarez were gunna be signed

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10 Apr 2012 12:50:16
I'd like an opinion from the Ed's on how likely this business would be.
Podolski
another striker Giroud, Dempsey, Suarez
Martin
M'Vila
Vertonghen
It sounds realistic, and would definitely give us a big shout for the title. And is there any interest in a backup keeper?

Row Z {Ed002's Note - It is possible.}

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10 Apr 2012 12:57:14
what's all this m'vila buzz? song, coquelin and frimpong aren't enough to play dm role? yet rosicky is our only pure am... priority should be am over dm! also is m'vila really that good? song any day of the week.

iceman

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Couldn't agree more!!

Bermy Gooner

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It's more that song isnt a real CDM anymore, he's more attacking, frimpong won't be fit at the start of the season and Coquelin I completely untested, he's played In the games we needed cover, if all those players werent injured In the opening months, we'd barely of seen him.

M'villa has a tendency to make a few runs, but other than that he's more likely to stay and hold the line. Although in reality I'd of preferred it if we'd of bought Vidal when he was at Leverkusen, or Parker from west Ham

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It's not That Song Isn't A Dm Its He Doesn't Want To Defend

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Song has been asked to play more attacking due to our lack of creative midfielders available. Look at last season he was very much a defensive midfielder, players don't just decide one season oh you know what I feel like I will play a more attacking position this year. With the arrival of Arteta who does some great defensive work Song has been allowed to go forward more. If we started playing with the one CDM again then you will see him revert to how he played last season. Player do play how the Manager tells them too. In terms of what role they play, specifically at Arsenal you play the role you are told.

Bermy Gooner

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Well said bermy gooner, one of many things people tend to forget
Es

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I rate M'Vila highly, but rate Song even higher. I can't see Song being dropped if we got M'Vila, I think they will play together in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Song being box-to-box.

Scz
Sagna - Kos - TV5 - Gibbo
M'Vila - Song
Walcott - Wilshere - Podolski
RVP10

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I am of the opinion that Frimpong needs a season long loan in the Premier League before he is truly ready to play for us. Its a shame that his spell at Wolverhampton ended so prematurely because of injury he was starting to make some good progress under Mick McCarthy. So therefore I think we should get M'Vila.

Sydney Gooner

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10 Apr 2012 12:51:59
In regards to Dempsey. I didn't really believe the rumours at all about Arsenal having an interest but I was just thinking about it yesterday and I have actually had a change of mind. He could in fact be a big purchase. He has bagged an amazing amount of goals this season for Fulham and definitely has amazing quality. Another major factor in my thinking is for commercial reasons. As much as I DON'T agree with clubs buying players for these kinds of reasons and I am far from doubting Dempsey has enough quality to merit genuine interest from Arsenal, but I know how Arsenal operate and I also believe Park was bought for the same reasons. With the club trying to develop its appeal in Asia and America Dempsey could easily be seen as a great marketing tool. Sad but true.
Ed and others what do you think of this?

Wozza

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Dempsey for years has been the bright star in a mediocre team at best. He has proven he can play in the premiership which is one test a few of Arsenals transfers have failed. I think opening the american market would just be a nice bonus for us should he come, not the main factor. I know a few american 'soccer' fans and not one of them supports Fulham so maybe it wouldnt have that much of an effect. He would make a good squad player as he is versatile but I reckon 10 millions steep. Maybe 6-7?

Arsenal Forever

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Dempsey would excel coming in from a wide position in Arsenal's setup in a similar role to Freddie Ljungberg. Quick decisive runs and strong finishing. The should still buy Poldi, Vertonghen and M'Vila, but Dempsey would succeed at the Emirates with the talent already in place.

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Yes buy dempsy. he would offer more than, cham,park and Bentner

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Ive been saying we should buy Dempsey since January he is a class act. GoonerDan

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10 Apr 2012 12:00:43
Firstly, I just wanted to ask does anyone of the ED's know if there are any deals quietly done already?

Secondly, I have heard that Wenger will target two premier league players this season as well as Pod, M'Vila, Vertonghen. My guess is Kalou to replace Benyauoun and possibly Balotelli.

Before people question this as lies Wenger has a nack for buying players who have temper problems and 'troublesome' players i.e Van Persie, Overmars, and turning them into stars.

I think wenger would be the best man to take Balotelli under his wing only problem might be the language barrier.

Players will go and the big surprise that you all might not have thought is Diaby. Wenger has lost patience and will accept a bid if it comes in although he is not going to try an offload him.

So providing transfers go the proper way and we keep our stars our squad will be;

Szchezny
Fabianski
? (McGregor(rangers))

Gibbs
santos
mertesacker
vertonghen
vermaelen
koscielny
djourou
sagna
jenkinson
bartley

chamberlian
walcott
arteta
song
wilshere
ramsey
rosicky
M'Vila
Gervinho
Frimpong
Cocquien
Miyachi

Van Persie
Podolski
Dempsey
Kalou

leaving

PARK
CHAMAKH
ARSHAVIN
BENT-NERD
SQUALLACI
BENAYOUN
DIABY {Ed002's Note - The only "deal" that has come to any sort of fruition is Podolski. I would be most surprised if Arsenal were to target Balotelli.}

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10 Apr 2012 13:01:19
balotelli?
Well to be fair we were heavilly linked to get balotelli before he went to man city (in 2010).
http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/820145-mario-balotelli-wants-arsenal-move-after-handing-in-transfer-request
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http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/820145-mario-balotelli-wants-arsenal-move-after-handing-in-transfer-request
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Would wenger re-ignite intrest?
1732
I suspect mario wants to go back to italy though.

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If Balotelli leaves Man City he will leave England.

The main reason he is at Man City is his relationship with Mancini. I do not think for a second that he would want to work with Wenger or any other Premier League manager bar possibly Mouriniho (who probably doesn't want to work with Balotelli).

I think he will most likely stay at Man City next season as he is clearly committed and Mancini will probably keep his job but if he leaves it will be to Italy.

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I think balotelli would be a great player for us, I can't see it happening but the problem would be, with us only playing one striker where would he play if RVP stays and with poldi coming in?

As for the language barrier, wenger speaks 80% of the languages in the known universe (yes, I exaggerate) I'm sure he knows Italian!

D

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Would rather have Torres. Our quick attacking style would suit him

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10 Apr 2012 01:08:06
this aint arsenal related but what do u think about Luka Modric. I always see his name on the papers linked with United & Chelsea but I wouldn't buy him for more than £20 million. His stats show that he has about 3 goals and 3 assist all season. He passes sideways and not forward too often and does nt really hurt anyone with his passing. Ramsey gets slated on here but has done more for Arsenal than Modric has for the Spuds. I personally believe that Fabregas was a much better player than he was but we only sold him for £35 million which is a joke. IMO Fabregas at the time was the premier league's most creative player and was better than Silva, Modric and was better than what Mata is now. But no more reminiscing and just have to look forward to our next game. Great win vs City but will mean absolutely nothing if we don't win our next 2 games vs Wolves & Wigan. Win those 2 and beat chelsea then I believe third I'd ours.

Islington Gooner

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His a good player, start of the season played well, but now I think he looks like cesc did at the end of last season...

Not performing, and his head isnt there.

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Modric is a real dilemma for me! I mean, you look at him on the ball and he looks fantastic. He's got pace to burn and so much skill, his dribbling is amazing too.

But then you watch a bit harder and you see that if he has a chance to put someone through on goal, or shoot, he'll shoot almost every time. ANd, like Rosicky, he just does not score enough goals. Now Modric shoots way more than Rpsicky and recently Ros has been looking dangerous but all I ever see is a shot from outside the box getting blocked, or if it does get through then it's straight down the keeper's throat. So it's phony, just like when Downing shoots - absolutely no merit in the shot whatsoever.

That said, I have seen a few occasions where if Modric was a little bit luckier, he could have had 7 or 8 screamers this season. So it's really hard to know what to think of him. You can see a big team paying in excess of 30m for him because that is a sad reflection of the world we live in now, but for me, ignoring all that nonsense, I'd say he's worth about 20m max. His stats really do not justify asking more than that, despite how dangerous he 'looks' when he has the ball.

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I wouldn't say Modric is that fast really mate.

But on a hole, stats can be deceptive, ok so he only has 3/4 direct assists, but how many times would he of played a killer pass to bale or Lennon who the. Slide it into vdv or Adebayor?

Although I wouldn't take him over song or wilshere ( god willing he doesn't end up like Diaby or Eduardo.....Eduardo deserved a better chance after his return though I must add!)

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Modric is off to United in the summer. i think he vastly overrated & cant stand physically play midweek, as well as at the weekend.

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I wouldn't say Modric is fast, and maybe his stats do not look great, but he can dictate the tempo of the play for Spuds really well which you have to appreciate. They don't use a CAM as such, as they prefer to attack fro mthe wings (which they do pretty well). Its like United, they do not have a CAM as such, and again they attack from the wings. I feel this makes Modric look less influential, when in fact as previosuly stated he can spread the killer ball to the wings to get the attack going. He is deffo not worth more than 20 million tho, and could never play the Fabregas role.

Coity Gooner

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10 Apr 2012 09:57:42
there are only 3 players coming to Arsenal this summer. 1 podolski 2 Yann M'vila 3. here is the biggest shock of the summer JERMAIN DEFOE, wenger is a big admirer, and he is leaving the spam. He will sign for Arsenal for 10mil,just wait and see You heard it here first from TERRY THe Gooner.

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I think I remember seeing once that Defoe is a boyhood Gunners Fan but I just cant see that move happening, he's been to long at the filth and I dont know if he would be worth the trouble.
He scores some crackers though

Arsenal Forever

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Defoe ? LOOOOL say that again? Defoe hhahah please one more time Defoe ? hhahaa get a life

Wenger use to admire home

Real-goon

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Loooooool Defoe dude get a life

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I would happily take Defoe! One of the most under-rated strikers in the league.

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Is Wenger also an admirer of Lee Cattermole?

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Whats wrong with Cattermole? Your forgetting that Lee only plays football PART time. Well you would think so with all the sending off's. Mr Cattermole spends the rest of his time as a wing mirror removal specialist in the Newcastle area. A sensible lad always has something to fall back on

Arsenal Forever

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10 Apr 2012 09:43:35
Would you rather get dempsey or giroud or matias suarez ?
(assuming we get podolski)
I doubt arsene will go for hoillet if we get podolski as they are similar also the rise of ryo is also a benefactor.
1732

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Dempsey knows the league inside out hard worker,battler can play CM i think he would fit right in at Arsenal.
galway gooner

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Also would you have none due to joel cambell coming back?
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Does Campbell have a work permit now then? I though he did before but someone told me he still hasn't, that said i'd take Suarez simply because he'd be cheaper, why pay 15m for Giroud who'd be benched if RVP stays? Campbell needs time to adapt so i can't see us using him too much, saying that I may be off the mark, frankly of RVP stays don't expect Giroud or Suarez, Poldi will be our second striker/ strike partner/ stand in winger.


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If we don't get Hoilet now, we will regret this in the future!

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Dempsey

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Id rather get messi but I'l save that for fifa :/

Arsenal Forever

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Joel campbell and Giroud
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10 Apr 2012 03:15:07
Arsenal are after 3 - 4 players in the summer with similar amounts going the other way. Squillaci, Arshavin, Denilson & Chamakh all being sold, with a few of the youngsters going out on loan.

After countless bogus stories in the press I believe the players coming in will be; Podolski (Wenger was quoted recently saying "The deal is not done." So that's pretty much guarenteed. Also I think after recent compliments Arsene directed to Hatem Ben-Arfa saying he is technically one of the most gifted France has ever produced. Yann M'Villa will also be joining us as long as everything goes to plan. Interest in Marvin Martin is certain the be renewed although he said his dream club is PSG a move to Arsenal seems pretty likely. And lastly Vertongen should be tied up before the end of the season.

Ben.

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Ben to be fair, the only "Bogus" stories doing the rounds atm are Javier Perez's stories RE: Matias Suarez and Lewis Holtby's "Pre-Agreements".

Pretty much every other story in the press in the past few months (including the clubs interest in and enquiries on, Dembele, Dempsey & Giroud) are factually correct. Price tag guessing aside.

=Miss Arsenal.

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I doubt we'll sign that many and I really can't see Newcastle selling Ben Arfa IMO, the other are real possibilities tho

Greg

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What no goal keeper?

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I doubt it mate. Unless Wenger intends on bringing back Bendtner or Vela we will most likely buy 2 strikers to compensate for the 4 going out: Vela, Chamahk, Park, and Bendtner. So I could easily see one of Demspey, Giroud, or Suarez coming in.
SO:
Podolski: £10.9m
Another striker: call it £10m
Martin: £11m
M'Vila: £20m
Vertonghen: £10m
Exciting times my friends. And by the way, can someone inform Wenger that I would like to audition for the backup GK position, unlike Flappy I have the amazing ability to catch a cross.

Row Z

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I'm almost certain we will bid for Ben Arfa.
Can't see us getting that many players though.

James

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